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Rundu to Upgrade Roads Worth N$118.9 Million in Seven Locations
By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Town Council (RTC) revealed on Wednesday that it is investing more than N$118.9 million in road infrastructure projects to improve access, reduce flooding and support economic development across the town. The Town Council is…
Artificial Intelligence Advancing at Runaway Speed- UN
By: Helmut Mahongo Observations by the United Nations are that artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at runaway speed. The global body’s Secretary-General, António Guterres, noted that AI technology can reshape economies, transform the world of work, sway elections, and…
Hear from Our Proud Products: Sr. Theresia Martin – A Proud Health Professional from Oshakati Intermediate Hospital (Welwitchia Column)
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University continues to produce highly competent graduates who are making meaningful contributions across Namibia’s healthcare sector. Among these distinguished alumni is Sr. Theresia Martin, an Enrolled Nurse and Midwife currently serving at Oshakati Intermediate…
Shared Prosperity: Why Local Content is Namibia’s Ultimate Energy Differentiator
By: Fransina Nelulu Namibia’s rapid ascent in the global energy market is no longer a secret. The historic offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin have placed the nation on the global energy map, drawing interest from international oil…
Kavango Leaders Reject Water Pipeline Plan to Windhoek
By: Annakleta Haikera Traditional leaders and residents from the Kavango East and Kavango West Regions have voiced strong opposition to the proposed project to transfer water from the Okavango River to central Namibia. The regional leaders insist that…
Swakop-Arandis Road has the Highest Daily Traffic in Namibia…dual carriageway to coast N$7.5 billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The T0202 (Swakopmund-Arandis) road has the highest daily traffic volume in the country, experiencing 3,915 vehicles and 1,054 heavy vehicles, according to Road Authority insights shared with the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure…
Redeeming Eurobond Saves Govt N$12 bn in Debt Servicing
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Bank of Namibia quarterly updates show that debt servicing for the central government increased by N$550 million year-on-year to N$5.0 billion during the first quarter of 2026. The increase was reflected in domestic debt service,…
NIPAM Strategic Management Training Fills Gaps for Local Authorities
By: David Shoombe In the heart of the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) lecture hall stands a senior business strategist and trainer with 40 years of experience, implementing the Prime Minister’s vision to train local…
Toilets, Water Shortages Disrupt Learning at Government Schools
By: Annakleta Haikera Water shortages and failing sanitation facilities continue to disrupt learning at government schools, with recent incidents in the Kunene and Kavango East regions highlighting the growing infrastructure crisis. On Tuesday, about 914 learners at Orumana Combined School…
249 New Climate Lawsuits Filed in 2025-2026 Period
By: Dwight Links The London School of Economics (LSE) Grantham Institute report on Global Trends in Climate Litigation 2026 states that in 2025, 249 new climate cases were filed. This brings the total of climate-related litigation since…